250g dd build

[cap11885]

Ive been keeping tanks for over 12 yrs now and I'm finally working my dream build. A carpenter is making a custom stand/canopy for my new 250g deep dimension (60x36x27). I have 2 things i would like an opinion on.

1. I'm finishing the oak exterior with a medium stain then varnish. For the interior i am considering raw varnished wood or paint. Which do you think will look best? If paint what color and why.

2. In previous builds i have always used soft vinyl tube for the plumbing. I am considering using rigid PVC for everything except the last foot before the pump to reduce vibration. What do you feel is the best way to plumb with PVC? Any tips?

 

[mcgyvr]

1- 100% personal preference... White paint will keep it brighter down there by reflecting light better though..

2- measure twice..cut..test fit..finalize all plans then glue...plan the placement of unions so sections can be easily removed/replaced/repaired as needed

 

[cap11885]

Yea i thought about white or black. Not sure i want my fuge light reflecting and growing algae all over my sump

 

[laverda]

White makes it cleaner and much easier to see under the tank.
PVC and superflex or ultraflex PVC are the way to go.

 

[marzvt]

I really wouldn't consider anything but pvc for a larger build. I have started even moving away from schedule 40 to schedule 80 for critical points. Put as many unions as you can to make for easy maintenance/revisions.